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Unakite

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Unakite, a green/pink mineral
James St. John · CC BY 2.0
ColourGreen, Pink

What is Unakite?

Unakite is a coarse-grained metamorphic rock that is an altered granitoid composed of orthoclase feldspar (pink), epidote (yellow-green), and quartz. Albite-oligoclase plagioclase (white) may or may not be also present.

How to identify Unakite

Can you spot Unakite?

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Unakite?
Unakite's hardness varies; see the property table above.
What colour is Unakite?
Unakite is typically green, pink.